Culture Prestigious Newbery Award for children’s books goes to Issaquah author Sci-fi novel ‘The Last Cuentista’ warns of the dangers of erasing our past. by Margo Vansynghel / February 1, 2022
Culture Tacoma and Bellevue speedskaters head to Beijing Winter Olympics The athletes discuss the challenges of short track skating, keeping up their mental health and avoiding COVID-19. by Margo Vansynghel / January 26, 2022
Culture Pickleball community rallies to make the game WA’s state sport The Bainbridge invention is skyrocketing in popularity, and even seeking Olympic status. by Margo Vansynghel / January 20, 2022 / Updated at 5:31 on March 28, 2022
Culture Colleen Echohawk joins Snoqualmie Tribe’s Eighth Generation as CEO The former mayoral candidate hopes to make the Indigenous art and lifestyle business into a global brand. by Margo Vansynghel / January 13, 2022
Culture The magic behind Moth & Myth, a Seattle paper butterfly business The company makes swarms of realistic winged insects for customers across the world. by Margo Vansynghel / January 3, 2022
Culture Year in review: 10 Seattle artworks that exemplify 2021 From NFTs to street art, here’s how artists conveyed last year’s social trends and hot topics. by Margo Vansynghel / December 21, 2021
Culture Redmond officials told artists to remove the word ‘Palestine’ from public artwork The city issued an apology and the artwork has been restored. by Margo Vansynghel / December 16, 2021 / Updated at 12:17 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 21
Culture 30 Seattle holiday art markets for gifts by local makers Craft fairs, gallery shows and pop-up events offer locally made presents for holiday shoppers. by Margo Vansynghel & Brangien Davis / December 1, 2021
Culture Ghost mall goes indie: Pacific Place gets a new lease on life As malls across the country peter out, the downtown Seattle shopping center is fighting vacancies with art and local businesses. by Margo Vansynghel / November 24, 2021
Culture For Thanksgiving, check out new Native art in Seattle The holiday weekend is packed with gallery shows, museum exhibits, film festivals and craft fairs celebrating work by Indigenous artists across western Washington. by Brangien Davis & Margo Vansynghel / November 19, 2021